Redwood Middle School PTA 

Presents

Executive Director-Erin Gavin

Assistant Director-Kara Maguire Martin 

Musical Direction by Margie Alejandro

Performances:

January 15-17, 2027

McAfee Performing Arts Center

Are you ready to rock? Set on L.A.'s famous Sunset Strip in 1987, Rock of Ages, Youth Edition tells the story of Drew, a city boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, who have both traveled to L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big. This classic story is set against the troubles at the Dupree Room, a “legendary temple of rock 'n' roll excellence” under threat of being torn down by developers and replaced with a strip mall. The threats of closure bring legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx to town, and an opportunity for Drew to chase his dream to rock out with the best. Trouble brews for Drew, Sherrie, and their friends as they dream of stardom and the Dupree Room is slated to be surrendered to developers. Rock of Ages: Youth Edition has all the 80s rock anthems we know and love, with a fun-filled coming of age story. Don't Stop Believin'!

The Rock of Ages, YE Google Classroom for all rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and parents is OPEN! Join today! 

If you are interested in auditioning for Rock of Ages, YE or learning more as you consider auditioning, please join our Google Classroom, using code yi2nfily. The Google Classroom is open to both parents and Redwood students (NOTE: You cannot use your saratogausd.org or many work related emails. Students/Parents should use a personal email to join)

We will populate the classroom during the summer with important information about the musical, as we prepare for auditions being held August 28th and 29th at Redwood-mark your calendars. Be on the lookout: Registration will open in early August and can be found on this page.  A welcome message is waiting on you in the classroom (Google Classroom Invite Link)

Note: The annual Redwood musical is open to all 6th-8th grade students. All students who audition will be cast. Stage/Tech crew will be open to 6th-8th grade students. (Note: Stage/Tech Crew DO need to register so we know you are joining us this fall/winter). 

We rehearse Fridays 3:10-6:00 and Saturdays, 9:00-3:00 (Redwood MPR), late August through January. A detailed schedule and call list will be published for cast and crew.  Performances are held at the McAfee at Saratoga High School.

Please email musical-chair@redwoodmiddlepta.org with any questions.

NOTE to PARENTS: Youth Editions of musicals are abridged and content-appropriate adaptations of full-length shows tailored specifically for performance by young actors. They feature altered musical keys for developing voices and  have removed mature or complex content. Parents: Please research before watching other ROA editions or the ROA movie, as they will vary in content and subject matter from the Youth Edition we are performing.